housekeeper/evs tech

JOB TITLE: Housekeeper/EVS Technician – Hospice House

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services

REPORTS TO: Environmental Services Supervisor/ Facilities Director

**Minimum pay $15.88/hour (+more DOE)

JOB SUMMARY

The Housekeeper's responsibility is to maintain the Spirit Mountain interior and furnishings in a clean, aseptic and orderly fashion, promoting the recovery of our patients, and ensuring a pleasant environment for our guests, visitors and staff. They assist in maintaining the exterior grounds and interior equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read, understand and follow simple directions. Will be required to have a valid Wyoming driver's license to perform food and supply transport.

EXPERIENCE

Entry level

SKILLS

• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality in all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and uphold all residents' rights while maintaining dignity and privacy for each individual resident.
• Must have ability to make light conversation while working around patients. Must have the ability to communicate with staff and public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.
• Interest in the welfare of the patients and visitors.
• Must be able to work around unpleasant odors and illnesses.

• Must have the ability to multi-task.

• Exhibits high moral standards to reflect the attitude of the facility

• Exhibits personal conduct in accordance with the behavior standards expected of a leader
• Has the ability to work cooperatively with employees and administrative staff.
• Exhibits personal hygiene and appearance, including attire which reflects professional stature.
• Judgment must include the ability to make rapid, accurate short and long-term decisions under pressure.
• Must be highly motivated and exhibit a positive attitude towards the mission of their department and the facility as a whole
• Must possess the ability to work independently and as a team player

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Valid clean driver's license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clean all areas of an assignment given by the EVS Supervisor, EVS Lead or Facilities Director according to the policies and procedures set forth by the Environmental Services Department and following State and Federal standards. This cleaning is to include but is not limited to the following as assigned by schedules.
• All patient rooms, furnishings and bathrooms.
• All guest lobbies and restrooms.
• All ancillary departments, lounges and dining rooms.
• Removal of trash, cleaning of halls and carpets.
• Completing and assisting with periodic project work.
• Washing walls, windows.
• Carpet and hall floor care including shampooing carpets.
• Buffing and maintaining hard floors.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follow standard precautions as set forth by O.S.H.A. and Hospital regulations.
• Wearing gloves and frequent hand washing.
• Use of other personal protective equipment.
• Understanding and following isolation procedures.
• Needs to familiarize self with the use and protection of equipment for blood borne pathogens as stated in the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Standard.
• Knowledge of chemicals, names and use/dilutions.
• Identify chemicals by name.
• Proper use of chemicals.
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets and where they are located.
• How to read and understand.
• Communication
• Communicate with patients regarding patients' rights.
• Special requests.
• General cleaning duties will include occupied patient rooms, dismissal unit, utilities, offices, dining rooms, floor refinishing, general floor care, carpet and furniture shampooing, general trash removal, red waste removal, restrooms.
• Will use the following equipment: High speed buffers, small scrubbers, vacuums (small and wide areas), extractors (small and wide areas), automatic floor scrubbers, wet floor scrubber, wet floor signs, carts, ladders.
• Must be willing to work beyond normal hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• Must be willing to travel to the main facility twice daily for meal delivery.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Works in all areas of the facility.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Required to attend all department meetings.
• Required to be available for emergency situations.
• Serves on various committees of the facility as required by the Facilities Director/EVS Supervisor.
• Have working knowledge of electrical generation, boiler systems, fire alarm and signal systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of safe working practices including the use of power equipment.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel within the entire facility.
• Pick up and deliver supplies for various departments, in town and out of town.
• Maintains records of tests, quality control and all pertinent information as it relates to Plant Operations department.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment in the departments for patients and employees.
• Maintains QI records, records of tests and all pertinent information required within the Plant Operations Department for the Spirit Mountain Hospice House.
• Utilize computers.
• Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with facility wide and departmental policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in Cody Regional Health Compliance Program and demonstrates compliance with required laws and regulations and ensures departmental compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate in mandatory hospital education programs/in-services.
• Meets attendance policy requirements.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion when carrying out the essential functions of this position.

Location: Cody Regional Health · ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES HOSPICE HOUSE
Schedule: Full Time (80 pp), Days, 8:00am to 4:30pm